Clerk, Receiving 1st shift

About the role

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing committed to team member wellbeing, customer satisfaction, and inclusive, values‑driven culture. The Receiving Clerk & Stager position, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, supports the supply chain by receiving, verifying, and staging incoming concentrates and DRP shipments while maintaining food safety, quality, and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive all incoming concentrates, DRPs from other LPC plants, and FedEx, UPS, and LTL flavor shipments.
• Check and confirm supplier lot documentation, country of origin, and other pertinent information.
• Verify that supplier paperwork matches drums/bins/pails received.
• Validate purchase order and supplier item match the received item.
• Confirm supplier is corporate approved.
• Determine correct storage location based on cooler/freezer temperature requirements.
• Verify expiration dates of incoming product.
• Ensure warehouse trailer inspection form is accurate, signed, and temperature data completed.
• Calculate Brix and perform unit‑of‑measure conversions as needed for purchase orders.
• Raise questions immediately when ingredient integrity or paperwork issues arise.
• Use QAD.net for receiving purchase orders after verifications and calculations.
• Apply correct color labels when printing and tagging for Co‑Pack, Sensitive, and Organic ingredient types.
• Handle and store Sensitive Ingredients in locked cages with taping to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Store Organic Ingredients in designated areas per National Organic Program (NOP) requirements, maintaining clear separation from non‑organics.
• Sample concentrate ingredients within 24 hours of arrival (unless frozen) and process corporate sample requests from QC promptly.
• Plan storage space for next day’s incoming orders and organize coolers/freezers to support FEFO and daily cycle counting.
• Ensure ingredient rotation (oldest first) and perform general housekeeping in warehouse, coolers, and freezers.
• Operate forklifts and other handling equipment to move materials from dock to storage after QAD receipt.
• Maintain accountability for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for the position.
• Notify management of actual or potential food safety issues.
• Adhere to all SQF requirements and work with supervision to resolve food safety/quality issues within scope.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2‑4 years of related experience.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment (role requires partnership with another associate).

Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented; ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Credibility and integrity.
• Skill in building and maintaining professional relationships.

Skills

• Forklift operation and safe material handling.
• Proficiency with QAD inventory control system and RF scanning.
• Application of FEFO (First‑Expired, First‑Out) inventory practices.
• Sampling procedures for concentrate ingredients.
• Brix calculation and unit‑of‑measure conversion.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (SQF) and organic handling (NOP).
• Basic math and data entry accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Growth and development potential.
• 401‑K plan.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health Fairs.
• Gym Membership Discounts.
• Additional wellness programs.

Pay

Pay range for this position is $18.14‑$27.22 per hour, depending on experience.